<quoted text>Only correct in that evolution doesn't touch on the topic of creation. Again, that is abiogenesis, a different branch of science.

A theory is basicly the highest accolade in the field of science.It does not get any higher.Molecular evolution of f.i. the oldest common ancestor/concestor would touch upon abiogenesis. As well as life from rocks, as in google octalite.(How did cell walls develop.)But the saillant characteristic of the scientific method, would be that a theory stands only untill someone can refute the findings.Or proof them to be correct. e.g. Einsteins theory could only be proven when we had developed the capacity to bring atomic clocks in orbit. But it stays work in progress because someone might always come up with a different better fitting idea.

Same goes by the way mankind and it's god-idea. That changed so much that someone from the 4th century would not even recognize what f.i. modern christians are on about.

<quoted text>Only correct in that evolution doesn't touch on the topic of creation. Again, that is abiogenesis, a different branch of science.

rabbee: a false religion, disguising itself as if with science. as a method of religious idolators, as a means to control you all without G-D. for true men of G-D, cannot be untruly controled by the dark side. this was tried in egypt, a very long time ago. so it tis nothing new, under the son.

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<quoted text>Willful ignorance on your part. I can lead a horse to water, but...

I do love it when you and others use big 50 dollar words, and the story of creation is just too simple.Do you believe there is /may be a God that created all things, either by evolution, or the bible story of creation, or another way?

If so, how smart do you think this God would be?

Do you think the smartest men on earth would impress Him?

I also love the "straw man" deal. That usually is thrown out when someone is saying "I don't want to speak plain with you -I want to bamfoozal you with my great knowledge, and words.

Why do so many feel the need to paint with such a complex brush, when they don't have to.

Evolution-was the greatest thing ever to me.(MICRO EVOLUTION)-WHICH IS THE ONLY ONE TO EVER BE SEEN.

I was a sin sick person, and thought I was horrible. I was, but turns out I was normal. I had done some bad things, worse then some, not near as bad.as others. I was sick of who.I had become -God woke me up, and when I finaly yeilded I was set free. Ever belief I held and core value was changed. I + God in me = a new creation. As spoke of in the bible. So I geuss I should learn that evolution is not all bad. I didn't care anything about God, before that night, but I'm learning that some want so bad to discredit Him, that they go to great lengths.Darwin was one of these men. He did like part or all of what the bible said, so he went looking at bugs, and noticed some looked alittle different then others (wow)-it amazes me -how simple things have such an impact, if it is going in the dirrection people want it to go, they take that ball and run with it.They.may even may convience themselves, that there is no God, but I will go to my grave knowing that there is.I'm not so sure He is hung up on the details either. He loves the simple man, just as much as the smart man. If a person has "reached the age of accountability " (plus, some never reach this), tben they will know they have stepped over Gods line. He just wants them back. He is God. He honors His ways, and don't over ride our free will.

<quoted text>Nope. Not all of us are here because they are on a religious crusade. In fact, you can usually figure out quickly who isnt, we tend to be the rational ones.Furthermore, the reason people keep coming back is more related to a desire to see themselves time and time again in print, than to care what the others really say, IMOCan you focus on THAT message?

Frijoles---Furthermore, the reason people keep coming back is more related to a desire to see themselves time and time again in print, than to care what the others really say,

<quoted text>Which are you?Cultural or sub-cultural?You are from a culture that does not say "mon"?Though many of your fellow citizens do??<quoted text>I hope your coronay arteries are clean, clear and patent.Free-flowing, that is.BTW, what makes a Huggybear tick?<quoted text>You call yourself God?Rule #1: Thou shalt have no other gods before me.Sit in the corner for 10 minutes please.

Former---Which are you?Cultural or sub-cultural?

HughBe--- Both

Former--You are from a culture that does not say "mon"?

HughBe--- YES.

Former--Though many of your fellow citizens do??

HughBe--- The circles that I move in don't speak like that and frankly I don't know of the many that you speak of.

I do love it when you and others use big 50 dollar words, and the story of creation is just too simple.Do you believe there is /may be a God that created all things, either by evolution, or the bible story of creation, or another way?

I have seen no credible, objective evidence for the existence of a god or sentient creator of the universe, but I remain open to the idea should anyone provide such evidence.

Gtown71 wrote:

If so, how smart do you think this God would be? Do you think the smartest men on earth would impress Him?

Since I see no credible evidence for the existence of a god, it would be foolish of me or you to speculate as to his attributes. However, seeing that a large portion of the universe is hostile to human life, and given all the human suffering that exists here on earth, I would have to say that if he did exist, he's probably either not too bright or is just an a$$hole.

Gtown71 wrote:

I also love the "straw man" deal. That usually is thrown out when someone is saying "I don't want to speak plain with you -I want to bamfoozal you with my great knowledge, and words.

Sorry, I assumed you knew what a strawman argument was. One would think with access to the internet, you could Google it. Let me help you out...

"A straw man or straw person, also known in the UK as an Aunt Sally,[1][2] is a type of argument and is an informal fallacy based on misrepresentation of an opponent's position"

So, in other words, by claiming that someone is making an argument that life came from rocks, you are, in essence, misrepresenting what scientists really say about the origins of life as well as evolution.

Gtown71 wrote:

Why do so many feel the need to paint with such a complex brush, when they don't have to.

So in other words, complex answers hurt your brain, so you choose to go with the simpler explanations, even if they are incorrect? Whatever floats your boat, man. Like I said, I can lead a horse to water, but...

Not all religions are averse to information. Mine surely isnt. Hence the billions of commentary on the primary text, and the ever evolving body of religous law that incorporates new developments in science and technology.

Also, as per the "underwear" argument - the claim that special clothes separates and enforces the cult from the mainstream - that is not always true either. In my own religion, the choice to dress differently is often an elective decision, and sometimes it has more to do with expression of faith than a mechanism of group comformity - for example there are three billion types of skull caps - to accomadate personal taste and personal expression.

<quoted text>Frijoles---Furthermore, the reason people keep coming back is more related to a desire to see themselves time and time again in print, than to care what the others really say,HughBe--- What PRINT are you talking about?

you are reading this, arent you?

that print

you are not talking to me. You are talking to yourself. and vice versa for me.

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